For the last decade Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has become renowned for the control she has exerted over her public image down to the last detail. She rarely gives interviews and when she does, she has completely […]
Utilising Music For Self-Care
Whether you are in your first year of University and dealing with moving away from home, or you are in final year trying to manage the looming pressure of a dissertation, we all need to […]
Maribou State Return to the Place Where it all Began, 12.10.18
As gig venues go, there is perhaps none more quintessentially ‘Leeds’ than the Brudenell Social Club. So its familiar interior was the perfect place to welcome home former Leeds students and electronic-duo, Maribou State. It […]
Songsmith, Wordsmith, Jorja Smith. 11.10.18
To introduce Jorja Smith as a Mercury Prize nominee and Brit winner would be unnecessary, one need only listen to her music to understand the gravity of her talent. The extent of this talent, however, […]
Tom Grennan Brings His Heart and Soul to the O2, 11.10.18
Last Thursday night saw Tom Grennan kicking off the weekend early at the sold out O2 Academy. With 2,800 people crammed shoulder-to-shoulder in one room, the singer-songwriter came to the stage garnished in his red […]
In the Public Eye: Music in a Mental Health Crisis
Following ‘World Mental Health Day’, Charlotte Bresh explores the daunting levels of mental health issues within the music industry and the ways in which the stresses of high-profile life may impact the wellbeing of artists. […]
Parcels Release Self Titled Debut
A compelling and energetic live act, Australian indie-funk band Parcels have made their name on danceable disco hits that prioritise fun. On their self-titled debut, however, the band offer up an inconsistent collection of tracks […]
Kurt Vile is Back With New Album, Bottle It In
‘One Trick Ponies‘, one of the singles prefacing Kurt Vile’s new album, serves as both a bit of preemptive self-critique and a statement of intent. “I’ve always had a soft spot for repetition” croons Vile […]
Queer Identities in Music: From Bowie’s Ziggy to ‘Trans Dysphoria Blues’.
With last Thursday marking ‘National Coming Out Day’, Tom Poole reflects on ‘queerness’ within the music industry, and how artistic output has served to challenge conventions in recent years. I had just turned 13 when […]
In The Middle with KMAH Radio
Former Editor-in-Chief, Reece Parker, caught up with KMAH Radio founder, Kristan Caryl, to discuss everything – even where they sourced their iconic sofa. How did you come about creating KMAH? What was the trigger in terms […]
Tribe Records presents Textasy – Review
It is no mystery that Wire has always been a firm favourite for musical talents to play in. The intimate underground space boasts it’s Funktion-One sound system and DJs are granted an evening for musical […]
Big Night, Small Talk – Review
Canadian DJs Peach and D. Tiffany played two heavy, scintillating sets at Wire on Saturday 30th September. The two are quickly garnering high praise, Peach having performed on Rinse FM and NTS, with D. Tiffany […]